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Double Trouble Sportfishing 

4.9
(32 reviews)
 18 Stafford Street, Stonington, CT 06355, United States–
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Double Trouble Sportfishing 

Stonington, CT, United States
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35 ft
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4.9
(32 reviews)
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If you are looking for a charter that can easily do offshore or inshore trips, then Double Trouble Sportfishing will be the perfect match for you. Captains Jesse Martello, Chris Gergely, and Brett Ellis offer something for everyone and will make sure you have a great time on the water.

You will spend the day aboard our 35' Flowers Walkaround Downeast Necessary Expense. She is renowned for her offshore capabilities in rough water, so even if the waves are rough you’ll feel safe and sound on board.

Her 35’ length will give you and 5 fishing friends plenty of space to fish without knocking elbows. There is enough storage for your food, drink, and personal belongings.

Powered by a reliable single 400 HP Cummins Diesel Engine. Safety is paramount, so his vessel is equipped with the most up-to-date Simrad navigation, radar, fishfinder, Starlink, and Sirius satellite weather and radio.

For those rare moments of rest between catches, there is ample seating to relax. You will stay dry on the drive out with a fully enclosed helm deck with a hardtop. You will be in comfort the whole ride, a heated cabin, and an enclosed stand-up head with a freshwater sink. What more could you ask for?

Double Trouble Sportfishing pride itself on having one of the cleanest and fastest charter boats in the Mystic Connecticut Fleet. They have quality custom rods and reels by Alutecnos, Avet, and Shimano so when you are reeling in the big boys your gear won’t let you down!

Depending on whether you are fishing inshore or offshore, you will target a range of species, such as Giant Bluefin Tuna, Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Striped Bass, Flounder, Tautog (Blackfish), and many more.

You will need to bring along food and drink, but everything else is provided for, including gear, bait, fishing license, and filleting of your catch.

Join Capt. Jesse, Chris and Brett on the water soon for your own fishing adventure!

If you are looking for a charter that can easily do offshore or inshore trips, then Double Trouble Sportfishing will be the perfect match for you. Captains Jesse Martello, Chris Gergely, and Brett Ellis offer something for everyone and will make sure you have a great time on the water.

You will spend the day aboard our 35' Flowers Walkaround Downeast Necessary Expense. She is renowned for her offshore capabilities in rough water, so even if the waves are rough you’ll feel safe and sound on board.

Her 35’ length will give you and 5 fishing friends plenty of space to fish without knocking elbows. There is enough storage for your food, drink, and personal belongings.

Powered by a reliable single 400 HP Cummins Diesel Engine. Safety is paramount, so his vessel is equipped with the most up-to-date Simrad navigation, radar, fishfinder, Starlink, and Sirius satellite weather and radio.

For those rare moments of rest between catches, there is ample seating to relax. You will stay dry on the drive out with a fully enclosed helm deck with a hardtop. You will be in comfort the whole ride, a heated cabin, and an enclosed stand-up head with a freshwater sink. What more could you ask for?

Double Trouble Sportfishing pride itself on having one of the cleanest and fastest charter boats in the Mystic Connecticut Fleet. They have quality custom rods and reels by Alutecnos, Avet, and Shimano so when you are reeling in the big boys your gear won’t let you down!

Depending on whether you are fishing inshore or offshore, you will target a range of species, such as Giant Bluefin Tuna, Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Striped Bass, Flounder, Tautog (Blackfish), and many more.

You will need to bring along food and drink, but everything else is provided for, including gear, bait, fishing license, and filleting of your catch.

Join Capt. Jesse, Chris and Brett on the water soon for your own fishing adventure!

Double Trouble Sportfishing LLC
Charter Operator
Double Trouble Sportfishing LLC
16 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
Popular features
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Toilet
Popular features
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Toilet

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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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4 Hour Trip – Inshore Bass & Blues
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Aug 1
Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)
US $800
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip – Fall Blackfish
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Oct 12 - Nov 15
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Tuna (Bluefin)
Tuna (Yellowfin)
Seabass (Black)
+4
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip – Inshore
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 27 - Aug 1
Seabass (Black)
Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Flounder
US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
12 Hour Trip – Giant Bluefin Tuna
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
12 hour trip starts at 4:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Oct 30 (Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun)
Tuna (Bluefin)
US $1,700
Entire boat: up to 6 people
12 Hour Trip – Offshore Tuna
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
12 hour trip starts at 3:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 17 - Oct 15
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Tuna (Bluefin)
Tuna (Yellowfin)
US $2,600
Entire boat: up to 6 people
2 Day Trip–Overnight Canyon Charter
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
2 Day Trip starts at 8:00 PM
Overnight stay, liveaboard
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Swordfish
Tuna (Bluefin)
Tuna (Yellowfin)
+4
US $4,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

4.9
32 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (40)

What anglers say

94%
Recommended

Reviews (32)

  • Heather Pratt
    Heather Pratt
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome

    8 Hour Trip – Inshore on September 12, 2026 • 5 adults

    Absolutely best trip

  • Ben Prentiss
    Ben Prentiss
    us
    Massachusetts, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day on the water with Capt Brett and 1st Mate Ethan!!

    8 Hour Trip – Inshore on July 17, 2025 • 6 adults

    My adult kids and I had a great day on the water (full day inshore trip) with Brett and Ethan (7/17/25). They work well together and keep a professional yet relaxed vibe. Got into some striper right out of the gates- 2 keepers! Made a run out to Montauk point- striper were tight-lipped out there but the dogfish kept us busy. Wind picked up a bit so we went back toward Fisher's Island. The bottom fishing there was a little slower but, hey, still way better than being at work! The count as I remember: Striper-2 Bluefish-1 dogfish-3 Fluke- 2 Sea Robin-1

  • Melissa Pinney
    Melissa Pinney
    us
    Rhode Island, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Inshore

    8 Hour Trip – Inshore on June 20, 2024 • 3 adults

    I would definitely book again. Boat was clean. Fished for striped bass caught 2 and caught a flounder. Would definitely book again

  • Steve Roth
    Steve Roth
    us
    Rhode Island, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    June fishing trip

    8 Hour Trip – Inshore on June 25, 2022 • 2 adults
  • Vladimir Bratishov
    Vladimir Bratishov
    Repeat angler
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2020
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    12 hours tuna trip

    12 Hour Trip – Offshore on August 1, 2020 • 6 adults

    I recommend to everyone who wants to catch tuna Captain Chris Gergely Excellent knowledge of their business, very friendly person. The boat and fishing equipment are in excellent condition. We caught a tuna and got an indelible experience and pleasure. If you want a result, then call today Captain Chris Gergely

  • Colin Gruner
    Colin Gruner
    us
    Connecticut, US
    Member since 2019
    5.0
    Verified

    Half day with Captain Chris

    8 Hour Trip – Inshore on August 18, 2019 • 6 adults

    Fun 8hr trip. Trolled the whole time and caught some 30lb stripers. Knew where to go and the first mate kept the lines going. Everyone caught a fish, we only kept 3.

  • Judy Mitchell
    Judy Mitchell
    Repeat angler
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2018
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Half day with Captain Chis and first mate Trevor

    4 Hour Trip – Inshore on August 10, 2018 • 5 adults

    An amazing day fishing with family weather and calm waters. The boat was beautiful ,clean and plenty of fishing equipment. Captain Chris and first mate Trevor made our family have a great time together hope to go fishing again with them.

  • Glen Holden
    Glen Holden
    Repeat angler
    us
    Connecticut, US
    Member since 2018
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    September fishing trip

    4 Hour Trip – Inshore on September 23, 2018 • 5 adults
  • Robert Anderson
    Robert Anderson
    Repeat angler
    us
    Connecticut, US
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    very nice crew

    12 Hour Trip – Giant Bluefin Tuna on July 26, 2026 • 4 adults

    went on a all day trip and all of my sons and my grandson got to feel how it feels to catch big fish as we hook up to about 5 or 6 big sharks got them up to the boat and then released them it was great time worth every dollar and would use them again. as the captain try everything he could to hook up to a big tuna but the fish just was not biting that day

  • Thomas Balzano
    Thomas Balzano
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    September fishing trip

    2 Day Trip–Overnight Canyon Charter on September 8, 2026 • 2 adults

FAQs about Double Trouble Sportfishing

Double Trouble Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $800 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore Bass & Blues (4 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Fall Blackfish (8 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Inshore (8 hours)
  • US $1,700 per group - 12 Hour Trip – Giant Bluefin Tuna (12 hours)
  • US $2,600 per group - 12 Hour Trip – Offshore Tuna (12 hours)
  • US $4,000 per day per group - 2 Day Trip–Overnight Canyon Charter (2 days)
When you book a trip with Double Trouble Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Full-head
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Double Trouble Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Prepared before or caught during the trip)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First mate (20% tips are standard.)
  • Fishing license
Double Trouble Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
Double Trouble Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Double Trouble Sportfishing include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Flounder
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Tautog
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)

Your operator

Double Trouble Sportfishing LLC
Double Trouble Sportfishing LLC
Stonington, Connecticut, United States
11 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
32 Customer reviews
Typical response within 8 hours
Member since October 2017
I started fishing at an early age, and started taking the sport seriously in my early 20's. Since then, I have spent all my free time on the water running my own boat, or fishing with others who enjoy the sport. I have spent considerable time studying and learning from established veteran fisherman on what techniques to use, and how to run a boat. I like to involve the crew if they like while on board, and I enjoy showing our clients how and why we use various methods to catch fish. We put an emphasis on making sure you will have a fun time while aboard our boat the 'Double Down'!
Our Team
Brett E.
Brett E.
Captain
Jesse M.
Jesse M.
Captain
Double Trouble Sportfishing LLC
Double Trouble Sportfishing LLC
Fully verified
11
reports
32
reviews
2017
member since
~9h
response
I started fishing at an early age, and started taking the sport seriously in my early 20's. Since then, I have spent all my free time on the water running my own boat, or fishing with others who enjoy the sport. I have spent considerable time studying and learning from established veteran fisherman on what techniques to use, and how to run a boat. I like to involve the crew if they like while on board, and I enjoy showing our clients how and why we use various methods to catch fish. We put an emphasis on making sure you will have a fun time while aboard our boat the 'Double Down'!
The crew
Brett E.
Brett E.
Captain
Jesse M.
Jesse M.
Captain

The fish you can target

Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Flounder
Flounder
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Tautog
Tautog
Bluefin Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Flounder
Flounder
Black Seabass
Black Seabass

Real catches by this captain

  • Angler proudly displaying a large fish while fishing on a sunny day, showcasing a vibrant blue ocean backdrop.
    Fish 1
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Heather P.
    Heather P.
    Absolutely best trip
  • A fish is being reeled in during a foggy fishing trip, showcasing the excitement of the catch.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Mako Shark
    Over the past week we have had multiple trips all foe giant bluefin tuna and gbe action has been exceptionally consistent. We have had multiple hook ups with several giants ranging from 250 to over 500 lbs with some sharks thrown in the mix. We still have some dates available in August but early September is filling up which is prime time!
  • A family proudly displays their impressive catch of a large Bluefin Tuna at the dock, celebrating a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Bluefin Tuna
    Capt. Jesse had a charter this morning and ran out to the nearshore giant bluefin grounds and bagged this 86” giant bluefin! The charter group wanted to catch something big so Capt. made made it happen. Afrer pushing off at 5:30 AM Capt. Jesse headed over to Block Island, everyone grabbed a rod and helped hook live mackerel for bait. After loading the live well Jesse headed toward the area where the bite has been hot. Within 3 min of putting the first line out the rod goes off and 45 min later after everyone had a chance to reel, the fish was harpooned and landed! It doesnt get any better than this!
  • Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of striped bass while fishing in foggy conditions.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    John B.
    John B.
  • Young angler proudly displaying a large shark while fishing offshore, showcasing the excitement of a successful catch.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Tope Shark
    Ben P.
    Ben P.
    My adult kids and I had a great day on the water (full day inshore trip) with Brett and Ethan (7/17/25). They work well together and keep a professional yet relaxed vibe. Got into some striper right out of the gates- 2 keepers! Made a run out to Montauk point- striper were tight-lipped out there but the dogfish kept us busy. Wind picked up a bit so we went back toward Fisher's Island. The bottom fishing there was a little slower but, hey, still way better than being at work! The count as I remember: Striper-2 Bluefish-1 dogfish-3 Fluke- 2 Sea Robin-1
  • Sunset view over the water from a moving fishing boat, with the wake and partial console visible.
    Melissa P.
    Melissa P.
    I would definitely book again. Boat was clean. Fished for striped bass caught 2 and caught a flounder. Would definitely book again
  • An enthusiastic angler proudly displaying a large Halibut while fishing offshore, showcasing a sunny day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Our Recent string of inshore trips produced jumbo striped bass to 50” on light tackle. Fishing has been very very consistent with constant action throughout our trips!
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Bluefin Tuna aboard a sportfishing boat, showcasing a successful deep-sea fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Yellowfin Tuna
    We have had good fortune of having incredible bluefin tuna bite relatively close to home. Plenty of action with 36” to 65” bluefin tuna being caught with the occasional yellowfin mixed in. We will be running offshore trips until late october, weather permitting!
  • A group of anglers proudly displaying a large Bluefin Tuna after a successful fishing trip, showcasing teamwork and excitement at the dock.
    Fish 1
    Bluefin Tuna
    We’ve runs few catch and release trips for Giant Bluefin tuna and managed to land a few before the July/August quota shut down. We’ve had multiple fish in the 400-500 lb range and tbe largest being 101” weigning in at 485 lbs gutted! September quota is open and we will be running trips for these beast for the first 3 weeks of September as the early fall bite is hot!
  • A large Tuna is displayed on the deck of a fishing boat, showcasing a successful offshore fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Bluefin Tuna
    We have had a busy month of august with plenty of giant blufin landed and large yellowfin tuna. We have a few openings in september for giant bluefin left. If you see a date thats not available and you would like to go give us a call.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
35 ft
Year built
2004
Boat manufacturer
Flowers
Boat type
Downeast
Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
1 x 400HP
Max cruising speed
18 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Full-head
GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Outriggers
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Prepared before or caught during the trip
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First mate
20% tips are standard.
Fishing license

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
Minimum age is 4, life jackets provided
You keep catch
Crew keeps catch
73+ Plus Commercial Giant Tuna Goes to Boat
Catch and release allowed
Encouraged for conservation

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
 Cash
 Visa
 Mastercard
 American Express
 PayPal
 Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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